belay

• Nom désignant un point d'ancrage ou un dispositif fiable utilisé en escalade pour sécuriser la corde, ou l'action d'attacher la corde autour d'un objet afin d'assurer la sécurité.

A noun referring to a secure point or anchor used in climbing to which a rope is attached for safety, or the act of securing a rope around an object.

1. Climbing anchor pointB2formal

   A secure point or object, such as a rock or piton, around which a climber's rope is wrapped to hold it in place.

   Relais d'assurage

   • The climber found a solid belay on the cliff face.
   • He set up a belay using two carabiners and a sling.
   • A good belay is essential for safe climbing.

   Synonymesanchorprotection

2. Securing a ropeB2formal

   The act of winding a rope around a fixed object or a person to hold it firmly.

   Assurage d'une corde

   • She gave the rope a quick belay around the tree trunk.
   • The instructor taught them how to belay properly.
   • A secure belay prevents the rope from slipping.

   Synonymesanchorfasteninghitchtie

3. Nautical fasteningC1formal

   A method of securing a boat's rope to a bitt, pin, or cleat on a dock or ship.

   Amarrage

   • The sailor made a belay around the dock cleat.
   • He used a belay to tie the boat to the pier.
   • A proper belay keeps the vessel steady in the harbor.

   Synonymesfasteninghitch

• Verbe utilisé en alpinisme pour désigner l'action de fixer la corde à un point d'ancrage afin d'assurer un grimpeur, et en contexte maritime pour signifier l'annulation d'un ordre.

A verb used in climbing to indicate the act of securing a rope to a fixed point to protect a climber, or in nautical contexts to mean to stop or cancel an order.

1. Secure a climbing ropeB2formalsport

   To fix a rope around a rock, spike, or other anchor point to secure a climber.

   Assurer (un grimpeur)

   • The climber belayed the rope around a sturdy rock.
   • He taught her how to belay properly before the ascent.
   • Always check your anchor before you belay your partner.

   Synonymesanchorfastenfixsecure

2. Wrap a rope for securityB2formalsport

   To turn a rope around an object or person to hold it or them firmly in place.

   Amarrer une corde

   • The sailor belayed the rope around the cleat.
   • She belayed the line to keep the boat steady.
   • He belayed the rope around his waist for extra support.

   Synonymesanchorfastensecuretie

3. Fasten a boatB2formalsport

   To secure a boat by winding a rope around a bitt, pin, or cleat.

   Amarrer un bateau

   • The captain ordered the crew to belay the boat to the dock.
   • He belayed the vessel firmly to the mooring post.
   • Make sure to belay the boat before leaving the harbor.

   Synonymesfastenmoorsecuretie up